ICAN is a coalition of clean energy, health advocacy and transportation industry stakeholders advocating for beneficial electrification policies in Illinois.
Aside from the countless health benefits that a transition to zero emission vehicles could have, this transition has the potential to create direct, indirect, and induced economic benefits for Illinois. Learn about these benefits below. #GoElectric
A 2020 @LungAssociation assessment found that Illinois could avoid an estimated 4,100 asthma-related attacks, and approximately 275 premature deaths annually by transitioning to zero-emission vehicles. Learn about the other benefits of electrification below. #GoElectric
In case you missed it, @pluginamerica, a founding ICAN member, hosted a virtual electric vehicle (EV) test drive on May 10. Watch the test drive below.
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The nation needs to know that some of the largest electrification projects and laws are happening in IL. Read more about the electrification efforts in Illinois! #GoElectric
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ICAN works with like-minded groups to advocate for beneficial electrification policies in Illinois, learn more about our coalition here 👉
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We promised to make Illinois a hub for electric vehicles. That’s exactly what we’re doing.
We’re creating good-paying jobs, modernizing transportation systems, & creating the most innovative economy in America with this bill.
And we've only just begun.
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We’re in Belvidere today where @GovPritzker will be signing the Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act!
This bill will help Illinois become THE leader in electric vehicle manufacturing.
Lawmakers are pushing efforts to revive the Stellantis plant in Belvidere, switching gears towards electric vehicles and saving thousands of jobs. Learn more about these efforts below. #GoElectric
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One of ICAN's founding partners, @Rivian has built an average of 2 R1T electric pickup trucks since beginning production in September, Go Rivian! #GoElectric
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ChargePoint's Policy team met with Illinois @GovPritzker today as part of the delegation's visit to London for #COP26 to discuss legislation for advancing #electrification.
“With more automakers beginning to transition towards creating electric vehicles, there has never been a better time to take advantage of this trend and make Illinois a nationwide leader in electric vehicle manufacturing,” said @StateRepVella.
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"We are standing at the starting line of an electric vehicle revolution." Read @SenatorDurbin's LTE in Crain's Chicago Business about the importance of electrification in Illinois! #GoElectric
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Illinois recently passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, an incredible accomplishment that could serve as a model for other states across the nation to follow! Learn more about the measures that this law would include 👉
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Climate action is an opportunity for a cleaner future. It’s also an unprecedented opportunity to invest in a more equitable, sustainable economy for working people in Illinois and around the country. We’re going to get it done.
Illinois will be the best state in the nation to drive and manufacture an EV.
I'm excited share what we’re doing here across the pond – first to London, then to COP26 in Glasgow – to show the world that America’s heartland is taking strides to match the urgency of this moment.
Illinois leaders recently passed the Reimagining Electric Vehicles (REV) Act – setting the state on a path to add thousands of jobs and drive growth in cutting edge industries highlighted in @GovPritzker’s 5-year plan for a strong economy. #electricvehicle#cleanenergy